External Sales Engineer

We are seeking an experienced External Sales Engineer to join a family-run SME based in Gloucestershire . The role will is a National role, however the majority of customers are based in the South East, covering Oxford, Southampton through to Bedford. As a talented Sales Engineer, your role will be to network with key stakeholders to promote and sell products to meet customers’ requirements, following-up opportunities and recommending appropriate products and giving technical assistance where necessary to increase the Company’s market share. Key responsibilities and duties of the role Promote the client's manufactured products and key distribution ranges Negotiating and closing contracts/quotes Follow up of initial quotations to customers Recommending appropriate products and liaising with the customer as required Work alongside internal proactive sales team Manage the roles project pipeline and report as needed Give technical advice to customers and internal stakeholders Accountable for maintaining personal KPI’s The ideal candidate will have the following skills, attributes and qualifications Proven track record within a proactive, technical sales role Self-motivated, tenacious, driven to succeed, and results oriented Comfortable in understanding the workings in a Plant room Engineering / plumbing background is desirable Knowledge of valves, tanks or pump manufacturing Ability to work logically and methodically through complex challenges Competent Level of IT Skills Benefits Salary circa £40k (negotiable depending on experience) Bonus 25 day's holiday 8 Days Bank Holiday Lunch provided in the office, or lunch allowance for when away from the office Car or Car allowance Monthly rewards scheme